Salmon with Herb Butter

Bright pan-fried salmon fillets are served with a softened spoonful of savory herb-infused butter.

Salmon with Herb Butter

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Yield: 2 fillets

Ingredients

4 TB. salted butter, at room temperature 1 TB. fresh chives, chopped 1 TB. fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp. fresh tarragon, chopped 1⁄2 tsp. granulated garlic 1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 TB. safflower oil

2 (4 oz.; 110g each) boneless salmon fillets

2 cups steamed greens, to serve (optional) 1 In a small bowl, combine salted butter, chives, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, granulated garlic, and black pepper and mix until well blended. (Alternately, use a small food processor to purée ingredients.) Set aside.

2Heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add safflower oil and wait for 30 seconds.

3Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Carefully turn over fillets and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

4Spoon herb butter over hot salmon fillets just before serving to soften. Serve alongside steamed greens (if using) for a complete meal.

Variation: Compound butters are a great way to add extra fat to meals. To make a Dill and Caper Butter, blend butter with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and then add 2 teaspoons rinsed and chopped capers and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.

Serving Size: 1 fillet

Nutrition per Serving

Fat 78% Protein 21% Net Carb 1% Ratio 1.5:1

Calories 429 Fat 37g Protein 23g Total Carbohydrate 1g Dietary Fiber 0g Net Carbohydrate 1g

Nutrition per Serving (with Greens)

Fat 73% Protein 24% Net Carb 3% Ratio 1.2:1

Calories 466 Fat 38g Protein 28g Total Carbohydrate 8g Dietary Fiber 5g Net Carbohydrate 3g